Other than motor vehicle collisions, falls are the leading cause of unintentional death in the United States. The majority of these incidents occur at grocery stores and other retailers. These businesses rely on foot traffic and usually have lots of workers. Because...
The Nuts and Bolts of a Premises Liability Claim
In Kentucky, premises liability is an umbrella term which applies to pretty much any non-motor vehicle accident that happens away from home or work. Examples include swimming pool drownings, falls, negligent security injuries, and dog bites. As outlined below,...
What You Should Know About Swimming Pool Injuries
Drownings are the most talked-about swimming pool injuries, especially among children. In fact, among children between 1 and 4, unintentional drowning is the leading cause of death. If left unattended for more than a few moments, these children could easily drown in a...
Proving Fault in Grocery Store Fall Claims
Slip-and-fall injuries account for about a fifth of Emergency Room visits. That’s the largest single cause of all injury and non-injury trips to the ER. Since most grocery stores have hard, concrete floors, many of these incidents happen at busy supermarkets where...
I Was Attacked in a Parking Garage. Do I Have Any Legal Options?
We get this question a lot. These attacks normally cause serious physical and emotional injuries. Many assault victims spend weeks or months under a doctor’s care. The emotional effects, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, are often worse. The vast majority of...
What is Premises Liability?
Premises liability is a form of negligence which includes injuries which occur away from home. Dog bites, which account for about a third of all homeowners’ insurance claims, falls, and swimming pool drownings are the most common kinds of premises liability claims....
Common Defenses in Slip-and-Fall Claims
These incidents are among the most common and most costly kinds of injury claims. For these two reasons, many insurance companies fight these claims tooth and nail. That’s especially true if the victim fell at a Walmart or another chain retail or hospitality location....
BE SAFE Electrocution Hazards
At busy construction sites, electrical accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injuries to workers and bystanders alike. Different remedies are available to different victims. Generally, workers’ compensation covers job-related injuries. Workers’...
Fatal Shooting at Lexington Apartment Complex
Investigators are still looking for clues about a deadly shooting at an apartment complex on Alumni Drive. Officers responding to a suspicious activities call found a 26-year-old man who had been shot to death. Officers know the approximate time of the shooting, but...
The Three Most Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Mostly because of a better understanding of these wounds, hospital admissions due to brain injuries have increased over 50 percent since 2006. However, significant diagnosis and treatment problems remain. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a good example. Many doctors...
